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AD61 VNN

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 150,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 143,467 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f + n/s/f lower front suspension arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 140,453 miles

Towbar attachment insecure towbar insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f + n/s/f lower front suspension arm bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge and outer side wall slight damage 225/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view clearly but appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,193 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clean diesel

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AD61 VNN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD61 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD61 VNN registered?

AD61 VNN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AD61 VNN safe to buy?

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